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Air-flown from France to Taiwan – Must-try Mussel Pot at agnès b. Bistro
Visitors to Breeze Songgao might notice an agnès b. café on the first floor. In fact, this is the first French bistro opened by agnès b. in Taiwan, combined with a flower shop, record store, and bookstore to form the lifestyle concept store agnès b. RUE DE MARSEILLE. Don’t underestimate this French bistro – it’s not just about coffee and light meals. Here, you can also enjoy a French Mussel Pot air-flown directly from France, featuring tender meat with absolutely no fishy smell. It’s a signature dish you must try at agnès b. Bistro.
A museum where you must change into blue-and-white slippers to protect the artworks before visiting
Located in Lukang, Changhua, the Taiwan Glass Museum showcases many beautiful glass creations, and even allows visitors to observe designers crafting their pieces. Among its highlights is the Golden Tunnel, where mirror reflections produce a dazzling corridor of light that leaves a lasting impression. But there’s a condition to enter this tunnel—you must first put on blue-and-white slippers to enjoy the stunning view.
New Taipei’s “Naughty Kids Winter Fun Park” Opens – 5 Major Rides Free to Play
This year’s New Taipei Christmas Town isn’t just about the eye-catching 3D light sculpture Christmas tree – the Naughty Kids Winter Fun Park has also officially opened in a lively fashion recently. The New Taipei City Government announced that from now until January 3, 2016, over a 23-day period, the park will feature five major amusement facilities available for free to children, and taking photos with themed check-ins could even earn you small gifts.
Taipei’s premium hotpot experience: Feast on golden live crabs bursting with rich roe
The high-quality, generous-portion meat specialists at "Fangyuan Hotpot" have finally opened their third branch. Ever since my first visit to Fangyuan, I’ve been hooked on their meat—its generous portions and top-notch quality remain unmatched to this day. When I heard that the Fuxing branch had just opened, I immediately gathered a few friends for a visit...
Marie Claire Beautiful People and Daiji Aoki launch a limited-edition French-style Sweetheart Box
As Christmas approaches, the French women’s fashion magazine Marie Claire Beautiful People and Daiji Aoki P
Has Shimen Reservoir turned into a mystery room? To escape, you'll have to pass five challenges.
The annual Shimen Tourism Festival has kicked off, and this year it’s specially themed around anime, filling the event with comic vibes as characters from games join in the annual celebration. Among the highlights, Shimen Reservoir has been transformed into a mystery room, where participants must figure out how to escape.
Major Renovation of Taichung City Hall Plaza: Transforms into a Dreamland for Christmas
Where should you go to celebrate the upcoming Christmas holiday? This year, Taichung has come up with a creative idea — transforming the usually formal City Hall Plaza into a warm and magical dreamland. It features an 18-meter-tall LED-lit Christmas tree, with a giant gingerbread house at its base that can accommodate 20 people for visits. The city government has also set up large amusement facilities such as hot air balloons, a carousel, and a mini train, making the plaza a playground for both kids and adults.
Infused with locally sourced Taiwanese ingredients—authentic Hong Kong-style BBQ pork claypot rice cooked with secret sauce recipes
Visiting Taipei’s Ximending and looking for a great spot to enjoy dim sum and tea? Pingzi recommends New Port Café, which offers a diverse and abundant menu. Must-tries include their signature New Port BBQ Pork Claypot Rice, Ice-Fire Pineapple Buns, and Yuanyang Milk Tea. It’s close to Ximen MRT Station, right next to Shaw Theatres Taipei and UNIQLO’s Japanese-brand fashion outlet—making it a must-visit destination for fans of Hong Kong-style cuisine.
A full beef feast in the middle of nowhere that’s packed every day—don’t miss the bull penis chicken soup!
Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor is world-renowned, and the leftover distiller's grains from the brewery are used as cattle feed, giving Kinmen’s distiller's grain-fed beef a bit of fame. If you want to taste authentic Kinmen beef, “GaoKeng Beef Shop,” located in GaoKeng and operated by three generations over 60 years, is definitely one of your top choices. The shop is famous for its full beef meal, and the “Bull Penis Stewed Chicken Soup” is a signature must-try dish.
Exclusive Findings: Six Major Christmas Events and Unique Christmas Trees Across Northern, Central, and Southern Taiwan to Celebrate the Festive Season
Christmas is just around the corner, but haven’t you felt the joyful festive atmosphere yet? ETtoday EBC News Cloud has compiled a list of major Christmas celebrations and uniquely themed Christmas trees across Taiwan. Why not take some time this cold winter to soak in the warm holiday spirit?
Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera Temple Announces the Character That Best Represents 2015: “安” (Peace/Tranquility)
What do you think is the character that best represents 2015? On the 15th, Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto announced the results on the stage of its Main Hall. Based on public opinion surveys across Japan and online submissions, the Kanji character representing 2015 is “安”.
With the dreamy backdrop of azure waters and colorful schools of fish, Nusa Lembongan lets you become a mermaid.
When booking a trip, don’t just follow the crowd’s recommendations blindly. I was advised to choose one of the nearby islands, and in an instant, Nusa Lembongan came to mind. It’s the most memorable of all the islands I’ve visited. Thanks to its minimal development, the local islanders lead simple lives, making it an ideal getaway island for those seeking solitude. Moreover, the nearby waters remain largely undisturbed, with crystal-clear visibility, whether you’re snorkeling or trying sea walking, you can fully enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery.
Preserving Indigenous Culture: The "Tsou Nature and Culture Center" Opens on the 15th
The "Tsou Nature and Culture Center" officially opened on the 15th. In the future, the center will help preserve Tsou culture, not only boosting surrounding tourism but also aiming to fulfill the goal of cultural heritage. It will provide job opportunities for members of the Dabang tribe, revitalize local industries, and become another key attraction along the Alishan travel route.
Daily special for 2 hours Vietjet Air offers 1.5 million tickets starting at just NT$68
To celebrate its most award-winning year-end event “A Fairytale Feast, Surprises Await” in 2015, Vietjet Air is offering 1.5 million discounted tickets starting from NT$68 from now until December 22, 2015, available daily between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM for travelers to purchase.
Seven-minute fireworks, eight major light zones – The “Chiayi Countdown Light Festival” kicks off on the 19th
The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum is set to open for a trial run on the 28th. To celebrate this historically significant cultural project, Chiayi County Government will host the “Palace Museum Opens Chiayi Gates, Celebrate Art and Lights” light festival starting from the 19th. This 66-day light show will accompany the public through New Year’s Eve, the Lunar New Year, and the Lantern Festival.
Surrounded by snowflakes！ The Christmas tree at Tainan’s Minzhi Municipal Government Center is adorned with sparkling diamonds
The Minzhi Municipal Government Center of Tainan City Government has designed a Christmas tree display on the green lawn of Civic Square, with a snowflake as the main theme. Six sparkling diamond shapes are strung together to form a large snowflake that surrounds the central Christmas tree. Paired with nighttime water dance light effects, it creates a dazzling, joyful, and festive atmosphere. From 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM daily, the public can come here to experience the heartwarming Christmas vibe.
Seizing Business Opportunities: IoT Zhongbao Unlimited+ and Revival Catering Launch Frozen New Year’s Eve Dishes
With the Lunar New Year countdown underway, pre-orders for New Year’s Eve dishes have officially begun, as hotel and catering businesses compete for a share of the frozen New Year’s Eve dish pre-order market, estimated to be worth up to NT$2 billion. IoT Zhongbao Unlimited+ under the SIGMU Group and Revival Catering are launching their first-ever 2016 co-branded frozen New Year’s Eve dish pre-order, featuring a premium Chinese Buddha Jumps Over the Wall set and a Western-style German pork knuckle combo. The products go on sale officially on December 15, priced at NT$1,998.
Tigerair Taiwan adds two more Japanese cities — Fukuoka on January 28 and Nagoya on January 29
Tigerair Taiwan is adding two more Japanese destinations, officially announcing today (15th) that it will launch new routes to Fukuoka and Nagoya in late January 2016, expanding its Japanese network to six destinations and eight routes.
Fresh Sichuan peppercorns add a twist to Cantonese cuisine – Six Senses Marriott Hong Kong introduces new creative dishes!
Taipei’s Nangang District welcomes its first international hotel, the Six Senses Marriott Hong Kong, which officially opened on the 15th. The Cantonese restaurant at Six Senses Marriott has a lovely name, “Yueliang” (a homophone for “moon”), symbolizing brightness and brilliance. The head chef, Liu Jianfeng, was formerly the executive sous-chef at Evergreen Laurel Fox in Jiaoxi. About 70% of the dishes are classic Cantonese cuisine, while the remaining 30% are innovative creations developed jointly by Chef Yang Dexing, former executive sous-chef at The Westin Fuhang Palace, and Chef Liu Jianfeng, offering another great dining option for travelers and businesspeople in Nangang.
Warm winter causes chaos: Zero centimeters of snow at Nozawa — weeds taller than snow at Japanese ski resorts
Every winter, many outdoor enthusiasts look forward to a skiing trip to Japan. But this year, an unusually warm winter in Japan has left many ski resorts struggling with “no snow to ski on,” forcing some to quickly turn to artificial snow as a solution.